Podcast #700 - RTX 4080 Review, High GPU Prices Explained, GN Solves 4090 Connector Mystery, 1-click AMD boost!

The latest episode of the podcast features the musings of J. Hellstrom, background art by J. Hellstrom, and several segments written - in large part - by J. Hellstrom.  In a way, we are all Jeremy now.  Also within, find us talking about gyroscopes, no more Hyte, Copilot popularity and even 12VHPWR! As if.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:03 Food with Josh02:30 Too early for RTX 50 Series SUPER rumors? 3GB modules say no!07:53 Intel Foundry Direct Connect 202517:18 The 40th anniversary of the Acorn RISC Machine (ARM)21:22 The tech we need to fight GPU sag23:10 HYTE pauses shipments to USA28:31 Copilot is so hot right now32:28 MSI's yellow 12VHPWR connectors turn black when they burn34:12 Yet another Project Kuiper update40:39 (in)Security Corner51:07 Gaming Quick Hits1:02:16 Picks of the Week1:16:06 Outro1:17:04 Jeremy did it ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

3 Maj 1h 19min

Another outstanding example of what can be accomplished by sitting in front of a PC with a microphone and a camera, and chatting with other people who are also sitting in front of PCs with microphones and cameras.  Riveting as expected.  Tidbits dropped on Intel BOOSTing, Microsoft and Windows 10, Synology drives and so much more!Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:27 Food with Josh05:09 Intel 200S BOOST13:47 Stunner: Intel 18A will offer higher perf and lower power than a larger node20:16 AMD will make gaming announcements at Computex - probably 9060 XT21:16 Sapphire offering a NITRO+ version of the 9070 non-XT now (plus stock check)26:57 Synology makes a poor decision32:26 Stay on Windows 10 by moving to an enterprise version...34:04 ...so of course Microsoft is taking Office app support away from Windows 1035:05 Amazon's Starlink competitor faces production delays36:25 We complain about Windows Recall some more38:39 (in)Security Corner52:09 Gaming Quick Hits1:07:02 Picks of the Week1:18:00 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

26 Apr 1h 19min

The wait is over: the podcast about the performance of a card you probably can't buy is finally here! And the best part: our MSRP is always enforced.    But also in this show we've got high PC shipments, low expectations for Windows 11 and some historical chimes. Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:17 Food with Josh04:39 RTX 5060 Ti review05:17 Josh begins a digression that devolves into auto industry chatter09:07 We return to the review22:25 No 8GB reviews (and that includes the RTX 5060)?24:22 Radeon RX 9060 XT specs leak, allegedly26:22 Razr pulls products from sale in USA...27:25 ...but PC shipments reach a 4-year high28:51 Microsoft to launch Recall for real now32:35 If your wallpaper was blocking 24H2, there's a fix for that34:31 Also, please ignore this Windows 10 upgrade error36:30 Important chimes37:56 Let the better browser debate begin43:50 (in)Security Corner55:25 Gaming Quick Hits1:04:06 Picks of the Week1:10:42 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

18 Apr 1h 12min

Brett is back, so everyone can stop calling in and writing letters. He will try to stay out of that Turkish prison, just for you.Also in this episode, some actual technical news items like a new satellite internet, USB-C splitting  and we even sneak in a review of the Sapphire Pulse RX 9070 XT.One again we are very pleased to welcome back Incogni as a sponsor!Your information is being exposed by data brokers to possible identity theft, scams, online harassment, stalking or even unwanted marketing.Take your personal data back with Incogni!  Use code PCPERSPECTIVE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:https://incogni.com/pcperspectiveTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:28 Food with Josh03:03 RTX 5060 series MSRPs reportedly lower than last gen05:38 RX 9070 can be BIOS modded with XT firmware09:12 BIOS updates for AMD 9800X3D issues on ASRock boards11:11 AMD dominates CPU sales15:22 AMD announces Ryzen 8000HX mobile CPUs17:10 Amazon's Starlink rival now launching19:36 New month, new AIDA6421:30 Beware the USB-C splitter22:43 China's new digital interface has all the Gbps25:00 Sponsor break26:25 (in)Security Corner39:49 Gaming Quick Hits46:59 Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT review52:19 Picks of the Week1:03:54 Outro (or is it??)1:05:49 Reminder to watch the live version ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

13 Apr 1h 6min

This episode is brought to you by “start ms-cxh:localonly”, available at your local Windows 11 installer Shift+F10 command prompt and also by USB-C the choice of a new generation.  Check out the topics below for more!00:00 Intro01:17 Food with Josh02:20 Reported Ryzen 9800X3D failures addressed by ASRock and AMD04:54 Josh upgrades his gaming PC07:56 Microsoft closes offline account loophole in Windows 11…09:43 …but another workaround is already available (and other Redmond repartee)13:32 Intel reportedly cancelled high-end Arc Battlemage last year18:29 Qualcomm is accusing Arm of anticompetitive behavior19:33 Napster acquired by a company you probably don’t know for what seems like too much money20:25 USB for “ai”22:53 Speaking of USB, how about a portable USB-C display that can attach itself to your laptop?24:29 We briefly talk about the Switch 230:09 (in)Security Corner41:16 Gaming Quick Hits48:48 Picks of the Week59:23 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

5 Apr 1h 1min

Josh finally had another burger, and published his SECOND review of the month!!  All hail the Thrustmaster!   Mindfactory never went anywhere, Windows likes your printers again, and all the GPU news you can stand!  And we know who you are, since 23andMe sold all your data... J/K!Your information is being exposed by data brokers to possible identity theft, scams, online harassment, stalking or even unwanted marketing.Take your personal data back with Incogni!  Use code PCPERSPECTIVE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:https://incogni.com/pcperspective00:00 Intro01:33 Food with Josh03:19 RTX 5060 series delay rumor, 8GB and 16GB Ti confirmed06:19 AMD says RX 9070 series had 10x more first-week sales12:12 Making wafers at TSMC Arizona might be just 10% more expensive14:02 Mindfactory attempts a comeback15:31 Windows update fixes printer issues16:32 Also, Windows update breaks VEEAM recovery19:28 MSI selling PSUs with only one 8-pin PCIe connector21:58 Google Maps may have deleted your timeline data25:48 23andMe potentially selling all of your personal data29:31 Podcast sponsor - Incogni30:55 (in)Security Corner43:16 Podcast sponsor - Stash44:25 Gaming Quick Hits51:36 Thrustmaster T818 Review1:05:51 Picks of the Week1:14:27 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

28 Mars 1h 16min

Welcome to a podcast that some have called, "15th best".   We've got RTX PRO 6000, MSI done with Radeon, 200k sold from AMD (no), and even fake CAPTCHAs!  There's so much variety packed in here, it's probably leaking off your screen right now because one window cannot possibly hold it all!One again we are very pleased to welcome back Incogni as a sponsor!Your information is being exposed by data brokers to possible identity theft, scams, online harassment, stalking or even unwanted marketing.Take your personal data back with Incogni!  Use code PCPERSPECTIVE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:https://incogni.com/pcperspectiveTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:13 Food with Josh (or not)02:56 NVIDIA had so many announcements at GTC12:34 AMD responds to report that AMD sold nearly 200k RX 9070 GPUs14:55 MSI confirmed that it won't make any RX 9070 cards16:32 Qualcomm will save us all with mobile GPUs18:24 Microsoft deletes Copilot - then says it was a mistake21:28 Roku adds ads (and loses users?)24:51 Windows 11 hates printers almost as much as you do29:01 Arm is getting into super resolution31:06 Podcast sponsor: Incogni32:31 (In)Security Corner44:50 Josh presents some late breaking news47:10 Gaming Quick Hits53:00 Samsung 9100 PRO review1:01:04 Picks of the Week1:08:40 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

22 Mars 1h 11min

Welcome to another episode of the 30th best computer podcast on the planet!  (you'll see)We've got the CPU review, GPU rumors and facts, and enough malware stories to choke Microsoft, TP-Link and Apple!  Plus the usual assortment of tech goodies culled from the thing we simply refer to as "The Internet".Once again we are pleased to welcome back Incogni as a sponsor!Your information is being exposed by data brokers to possible identity theft, scams, online harassment, stalking or even unwanted marketing.Take your personal data back with Incogni!  Use code PCPERSPECTIVE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:https://incogni.com/pcperspective00:00 Intro02:31 The increasingly depressing Food with Josh segment05:35 Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review12:04 RTX 5060 rumor (reported as false after we recorded this, probably still coming soon)13:33 Are there any GPUs out there? (Lamenting actual availability)20:55 Protracted Radeon RX 9070 demand and production discussion30:09 AMD Radeon RX 9060 Series rumors34:20 Intel has a new CEO37:22 Podcast sponsor: Incogni38:53 (in)Security Corner50:10 Gaming Quick Hit (just one story this week)53:43 Picks of the Week1:06:55 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

15 Mars 1h 7min